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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.13, 1,342.69 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.13, 1,342.69 and 382.13 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.13 : 1,342.69 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.13/1,342.69 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.13x = 1,342.69 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.13x = 513,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,082.13/895.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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